Kitchener Rangers

OHL

Show Updates

480 386

1996-1997

1996-1997 Kitchener Rangers Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		David Belitski (G)	48	1977	Mississauga, ON, CAN	5'7"	172	-
		Shawn Degagné (G)	46	1978	North Bay, ON, CAN	6'0"	172	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Joe Birch (D)	47	1978	Corunna, ON, CAN	6'3"	201	R
		Vratislav Cech (D)	46	1979	Brno, CZE	6'2"	212	L
		Wes Jarvis (D)	46	1979	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'4"	223	L
		Rob Maric (F/D)	49	1976	Kitchener, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	R
		Mark McMahon (D)	47	1978	Geraldton, ON, CAN	6'1"	216	L
		Al Rourke (D)	45	1980	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'1"	214	L
		Rob Stanfield (D)	47	1978	Buckhorn, ON, CAN	6'3"	216	L
		Paul Traynor (D)	48	1977	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'2"	190	L
FORWARDS
	#91	Jeff Ambrosio (LW)	48	1977	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
		Jason Byrnes (RW)	48	1977	Brockville, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	R
		Rob DeCiantis (C)	48	1977	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'0"	198	-
		Boyd Devereaux (LW)	47	1978	Seaforth, ON, CAN	6'2"	194	L
		Paul Doyle (LW)	48	1977	Kanata, ON, CAN	6'4"	205	L
		Bryan Duce (RW)	47	1978	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	R
		Michal Dvorak (LW/RW)	46	1979	Sternberk, CZE	6'0"	209	L
		Darcy Harris (RW)	46	1978	O'Leary, PE, CAN	6'1"	181	R
	#9	Adam Lewis (LW)	47	1978	Woodstock, ON, CAN	6'1"	185	L
		Brandon Merli (LW)	46	1979	Kitchener, ON, CAN	6'0"	201	L
		Ryan Milanovic (LW)	45	1980	Ajax, ON, CAN	6'2"	216	L
		Jason Modopoulos (LW)	48	1977	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	216	L
		Ryan Mougenel (RW)	49	1976	Scarborough, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	L
		Serge Payer (C)	46	1979	Rockland, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	L
		Ryan Pepperall (RW)"C"	48	1977	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	6'1"	198	R
		Wes Vander Wal (RW)	47	1978	Strathroy, ON, CAN	6'2"	198	R
		Tim Verbeek (RW/C)	46	1979	Sarnia, ON, CAN	5'11"	205	L
		Keith Welsh (RW)	48	1977	Sudbury, ON, CAN	5'11"	170	R

Position: G: 2, D: 8, F: 16Av Age: 19.00 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 196 lbsCompare with other teams »

1996-1997 Kitchener Rangers Staff

Head CoachGeoff Ward
Asst. CoachBrian Hayton
Head Equipment ManagerDan Lebold
ScoutNorm McCauley
ScoutBob Wetick

Team Staff History

1996-1997 Kitchener Rangers Captains

"C"

Ryan Pepperall

Team Captaincy History

Stories

Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team

Jul 3rd, 13:46

CHL Import Draft Breakdown: Ivan Ryabkin, Adam Benák, and Olivers Mūrnieks among top names selected

Jun 20th, 02:22

Film Room: Why Cameron Reid could become the next great undersized defenceman

Jan 11th, 14:00

Analyzing the biggest moves following the NCAA's ruling on CHLers

2024-11-26, 17:35

Rinkside Roundup: Denton Mateychuk is ready for the NHL

2024-10-22, 17:29

Meet the Team: Team CHL unveiled for the 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge

All Articles

Kitchener Rangers Facts

Plays in: Ontario Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Kitchener, ON, CAN Map
Founded: 1963

1996-1997 Kitchener Rangers Roster Facts

Nationalities

26 players
2 players

Experience

Kitchener Rangers: 2 629 GP
Czechia: 13 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Ayr Centennials (GOJHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex
Location: Kitchener, ON
Capacity: 6 900
Construction Year: 1951

A photo of arena: Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex

Kitchener Rangers Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
12/20/2025 12:00 AM UTC	Kitchener Rangers	Owen Sound Attack	-	OHL
12/18/2025 12:05 AM UTC	Sarnia Sting	Kitchener Rangers	-	OHL
12/14/2025 12:05 AM UTC	Saginaw Spirit	Kitchener Rangers	4 - 5 (SO)	OHL
12/13/2025 12:00 AM UTC	Flint Firebirds	Kitchener Rangers	4 - 1	OHL
12/11/2025 12:07 AM UTC	Soo Greyhounds	Kitchener Rangers	3 - 2 (OT 61:21)	OHL

RSS

Latest Transactions

10/24/2025

confirmed

Oscar Hemming (F)

Leaving forSherwood Park Crusaders

Details

09/28/2025

confirmed

Cameron Mercer (F)

Leaving forSt. Francis Xavier Univ.

Details

confirmed

Quinton Page (F)

Leaving forToronto Metro Univ.

Details

09/12/2025

confirmed

Man Hin Kut (D)

Joining fromDon Mills Flyers U16 AAA

Details

09/11/2025

confirmed

Mason Hriczov (G)

Joining fromMorristown Beard School

Details

09/06/2025

confirmed

Evan Nicholson (F)

Joining fromDon Mills Flyers U16 AAA

Details

08/26/2025

confirmed

Chris Grisolia (F)

Leaving forSaint Mary's Univ.

Details

confirmed

Oscar Hemming (F)

Joining fromKiekko-Espoo U20

Details

Show Complete Transfer Coverage

Kitchener Rangers History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	OHL	32	19	10	-	-	3	107	89	41	1.28	1	-
2024-2025	OHL	68	47	15	-	-	6	254	183	100	1.47	2	Conference Final loss
2023-2024	OHL	68	41	23	-	-	4	290	225	86	1.26	2	Conference SF loss
2022-2023	OHL	68	33	29	-	-	6	257	240	72	1.06	4	Conference SF loss
2021-2022	OHL	68	30	31	-	-	7	236	271	67	0.99	4	Conference SF loss
2020-2021	OHL	0	0	0	-	-	0	0	0	0	-	-	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	OHL	63	40	16	-	-	7	264	213	87	1.38	2	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	OHL	68	34	30	-	-	4	251	267	72	1.06	3	First round loss
2017-2018	OHL	68	43	21	-	-	4	246	218	90	1.32	1	Semifinal loss
2016-2017	OHL	68	36	27	-	-	5	244	251	77	1.13	4	First round loss
2015-2016	OHL	68	44	17	-	-	7	256	197	95	1.4	3	Quarterfinal loss
2014-2015	OHL	68	32	26	-	-	10	216	221	74	1.09	5	First round loss
2013-2014	OHL	68	22	41	-	-	5	200	280	49	0.72	5	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	OHL	68	30	20	-	9	9	216	185	87	1.28	4	Conference SF loss
2011-2012	OHL	68	37	24	-	5	2	253	211	86	1.26	3	Conference Final loss
2010-2011	OHL	68	36	21	-	2	9	256	217	85	1.25	3	Conference QF loss
2009-2010	OHL	68	36	19	-	6	7	286	236	91	1.34	3	Conference Final loss
2008-2009	OHL	68	21	37	-	5	5	208	254	57	0.84	9	Did not make playoffs
2007-2008	OHL	68	46	11	-	7	4	289	174	110	1.62	1	Champion
2006-2007	OHL	68	47	17	-	-	4	262	187	98	1.44	3	Conference SF loss
2005-2006	OHL	68	47	19	-	-	2	255	165	96	1.41	3	Conference QF loss
2004-2005	OHL	68	35	20	9	-	4	235	187	83	1.22	3	Conference Final loss
2003-2004	OHL	68	34	26	6	-	2	254	235	76	1.12	7	Conference QF loss
2002-2003	OHL	68	46	14	5	-	3	275	188	100	1.47	1	Champion
2001-2002	OHL	68	35	22	10	-	1	257	190	81	1.19	9	Conference QF loss
2000-2001	OHL	68	26	36	6	-	0	183	247	58	0.85	17	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	OHL	68	28	30	6	-	4	229	256	66	0.97	13	Conference QF loss
1998-1999	OHL	68	23	39	6	-	-	205	257	52	0.76	14	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	OHL	66	27	29	10	-	-	224	239	64	0.97	10	Division QF loss
1996-1997	OHL	66	34	22	10	-	-	274	235	78	1.18	5	Semifinal loss

Kitchener Rangers Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2007-2008	Memorial Cup	3	1	2	-	-	-	10	11	2	0.67	3	Final loss
2002-2003	Memorial Cup	3	3	0	-	-	-	12	6	6	2	1	Champion
1989-1990	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	17	15	4	1.33	2	Final group
1983-1984	Memorial Cup	3	3	0	-	-	-	24	11	6	2	1	Final loss
1981-1982	Memorial Cup	4	2	2	-	-	-	19	16	4	1	2	Champion
1980-1981	Memorial Cup	4	2	2	-	-	-	17	19	4	1	2	Final loss

Kitchener Rangers Retired Numbers

Kitchener Rangers Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

View 20 Latest Seasons

Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent OHL Priority Selection Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2025
1	#22	Kane Barch (F)	03/13/2009	Plano, TX, USA	5'10"	179 lbs
2	#24	Alex Forrest (D)	06/11/2009	Grimsby, ON, CAN	5'11"	157 lbs
3	#44	Man Hin Kut (D)	01/05/2009	Hong Kong, HKG	6'2"	216 lbs
4	#83	Evan Nicholson (F)	04/01/2009	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'10"	172 lbs
7	#142	Josh Taylor (G)	09/11/2009	-	6'0"	150 lbs
8	#145	Logan Anderson (F)	02/12/2009	-	5'11"	172 lbs
9	#182	Logan Massimi (D)	01/05/2009	-	6'0"	174 lbs
10	#202	Griffin Fox (F)	09/10/2009	Amherstview, ON, CAN	6'0"	161 lbs
11	#222	Markus Harper (F)	01/09/2009	Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'10"	161 lbs
12	#242	Jayson Synnott (D)	10/23/2009	North Bay, ON, CAN	6'1"	192 lbs
13	#262	Mason Hriczov (G)	03/14/2009	NJ, USA	6'2"	190 lbs
14	#282	Hudson Hisey (F)	09/03/2009	Oakville, ON, CAN	5'9"	154 lbs
15	#302	Cole Crawford (F)	04/27/2009	Barrie, ON, CAN	5'11"	165 lbs
2024
1	#15	Evan Headrick (F)	01/08/2008	Garden River, ON, CAN	5'8"	161 lbs
2	#31	Alexander Bilecki (D)	05/09/2008	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'2"	181 lbs
3	#49	Weston Cameron (F)	01/01/2008	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'4"	190 lbs
4	#77	Nathan Gaitens (D)	06/14/2008	Tillsonburg, ON, CAN	6'0"	150 lbs
5	#97	Jason Schaubel (G)	08/30/2008	Ancaster, ON, CAN	6'0"	165 lbs
6	#108	Matt Souter (F)	04/02/2008	Bowmanville, ON, CAN	5'9"	143 lbs
8	#157	Jacob Xu (D)	03/13/2008	Richmond Hill, ON, CAN	6'2"	194 lbs
10	#197	Jude Bray (D)	05/04/2008	Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, CAN	5'10"	161 lbs
11	#217	Avry Anstis (F)	03/05/2008	Pittsburgh, PA, USA	6'0"	165 lbs
12	#229	Nolan Carriere (G)	05/22/2008	Burlington, ON, CAN	5'11"	143 lbs
12	#237	Ryker Young (D)	05/22/2008	ON, CAN	6'0"	185 lbs
13	#257	Jack Hextall (F)	03/23/2008	Rolling Meadows, IL, USA	6'0"	185 lbs
14	#277	Dylan Orr (D)	03/07/2008	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'1"	181 lbs
15	#297	Ryder Roberson (F)	02/18/2008	Cambridge, ON, CAN	6'1"	194 lbs
2023
1	#10	Cameron Reid (D)	04/08/2007	Aylmer, ON, CAN	6'0"	194 lbs
1	#11	Luca Romano (F)	06/25/2007	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	170 lbs
2	#41	Tanner Lam (F)	07/14/2007	Brampton, ON, CAN	5'10"	161 lbs
3	#47	Matheas Stark (F)	01/14/2007	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	161 lbs
4	#70	Andrew MacNiel (D)	07/25/2007	Cobourg, ON, CAN	6'2"	170 lbs
4	#71	Cameron Arquette (F)	04/27/2007	Wheatley, ON, CAN	5'8"	170 lbs
6	#111	Owen Edwards (G)	01/02/2007	Oshawa, ON, CAN	6'3"	183 lbs
7	#131	Cristian Giancola (F)	04/05/2007	Milton, ON, CAN	6'0"	181 lbs
8	#149	Haeden Ellis (F)	03/07/2007	Buffalo, NY, USA	5'10"	161 lbs
9	#171	Ryan Jacobs (G)	08/30/2007	Newmarket, ON, CAN	6'5"	185 lbs
10	#191	Drew McLennan (D)	04/18/2007	Bowmanville, ON, CAN	5'11"	170 lbs
11	#211	L.J. Mooney (F)	03/08/2007	West Mifflin, PA, USA	5'8"	165 lbs
12	#231	Tyler Meireles (D)	01/17/2007	Orleans, ON, CAN	5'10"	185 lbs
13	#251	Niles Benson (F)	06/25/2007	Safety Harbor, FL, USA	6'1"	190 lbs
14	#271	Kaden Schneider (D)	06/21/2007	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'4"	196 lbs
15	#291	Matthew Grimes (D)	05/19/2007	Locust Valley, NY, USA	6'1"	185 lbs

View Complete Draft History